1993 Forbes Hauptman, Connecticut Department of Economic Development and Manager of the Connecticut Building at the Eastern States Exposition.1994 George Gonsalves, Northeast Promotions, Director of the Hartford Flower Show.1995 Jay Koths, Emeritus Professor, College of Agriculture, University of Connecticut1996 Gustav Mehlquist, College of Agriculture, University of Connecticut1997 Governor & Mrs. John Rowland1999 State Rep. Mary Fritz (D-Wallingford)2000 State Sen. John Kissel (R-Enfield)